Obituaries

John Ray Gaia

Feb 5, 2022

JOHNNY RAY GAIA

February 5, 1952 - February 5, 2022

Johnny Gaia, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away February 5, 2022 at the age of 70.

Johnny was an United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked as a mechanic. Johnny loved to fish on the Ohio River. Fishing for Johnny, brought him great...

Mickey Sue Eldridge

Feb 5, 2022

Mickey Sue Jones Eldridge

Sciotoville resident

November 19, 1966 - February 5, 2022

 

Mickey Sue Jones Eldridge, 56, of Sciotoville, passed away Saturday February 5, 2022 at her residence. Born on November 19, 1966 in Akron, Ohio.

 

She was the daughter of the late Phillip Miller and the late, Carmel "Candy" and Jerry Cummings. Also preceding her in...

Jerry Lee Madden

Jan 28, 2022

MADDEN Minford resident

Jerry Lee Madden, 57 years old, Minford resident, went home to be with the Lord, on January 28, 2022. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Madden. He leaves behind his wife of 28 years, Bonnie J. Madden, one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Jaylynn Madden of Minford, one daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Aaron...

Teresa Marie Eubanks

Jan 27, 2022

Teresa Marie (Nee: Justice) Louderback-Eubanks Spokane Washington Resident

 

Teresa Eubanks, 57 years old, of Spokane, WA, formerly of Portsmouth, passed away January 27, 2022.

She was an avid animal lover, and found great joy from cooking. She would call her mother often for recipes. She loved spending time with family and friends which was one of her treasured pastimes.

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Connie Sue Lawson

Jan 26, 2022

Connie Sue Lawson, 68 years old, born September 25, 1953 to the late John Chester and Ruth Eileen (Smith) Stevens, left this world to be with her parents in Heaven on January 26, 2022.

Connie leaves behind one son, Ryan (Shanna Sparks) Lawson, one daughter Diana Lawson, four grandsons: Sean (Jessica) Rhoden, Ethan Rhoden, Branson Zigler, and David...

Randy A Goodman

Jan 26, 2022

RANDY ALLEN GOODMAN

PORTSMOUTH, OH RESIDENT

DECEMBER 24, 1959 - JANUARY 26, 2022

FC DAEHLER MORTUARY

Randy Allen Goodman, 62 of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away on January 26th 2022 at SOMC.

Randy was proceeded in death by his parents, Ronald and Shirley Goodman, sister LaVone Goodman, brother, Larry Goodman and nephew, Ronnie Goodman.

He is survived by...

George Lonnie Sanborn

Jan 24, 2022

George "Lonnie" Sanborn, 70 years, West Portsmouth resident, went to live in his heavenly home, January 24, 2022, where he will be pickin' and singin' with the Angels.

He played lead guitar and sang in several bands in the Mansfield, Ohio area. Which was what he loved to do.

Many know Lonnie as the owner and operator of Tri-State Overhead...

Peggy Campbell

Jan 23, 2022

CAMPBELL

Peggy LeMonne Campbell, 93, of Lucasville, passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2022, at Best Care Nursing home in Wheelersburg.

 

Peggy was a Portsmouth City High School graduate. Life member of First Presbyterian Church, Women's Club and Garden Club, and retired from Harts Department Store. Peggy was an avid baker, sewer/quilter and basket weaver. She enjoyed cooking and...

Conna l Mounts

Jan 19, 2022

CONNA I MOUNTS Portsmouth, OH Resident Conna I Mounts, 64, of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away January 19th, 2022. Conna was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She loved going shopping with her sister, and spending time with her family. Conna was a free spirit, and liked to live life her way. Conna is preceded in death by her father...

Thomas G. Hoffman

Jan 14, 2022

The Reverend Dr. Thomas G. Hoffman, 93, resident of Hillview Retirement Community, was called home on Friday, January 14, 2022. He came to Portsmouth in 1979 to serve as pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church and later Wesley United Methodist Church. He retired in 1992. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Maxine, whom he married in 1961....

Gary D. Blackburn

Jan 13, 2022

BLACKBURN

New Boston resident

Gary Dean Blackburn, 81 years old, of New Boston, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born to the late Frinnie and Cynthia Blackburn on July 9, 1940, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Gary began working at a young age for his father at Blackburn's Market on Gallia Street in New Boston....

James "Jamie" Michael Barnett

Jan 7, 2022

BARNETT

West Portsmouth resident

James "Jamie" Michael Barnett, Jr., West Portsmouth resident, passed away at his home on January 7, 2022.

Jamie was well known as a mechanic and his friends and his children were his life!

He enjoyed cars, motorcycles and cooking & grilling out.

He will be greatly missed by many.

Jamie was preceded in...

Felix Collignon

Jan 4, 2022

Felix J Collignon, age 76 of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away January 4, 2022 at SOMC Hospice.

He was born on August 31, 1945 to Bernard and Thelma (Herdman) Collignon.

Felix was a graduate of Portsmouth West High School. He was a proud US Air Force Vietnam Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and...

Rickey Lee Jones

Jan 4, 2022

JONES Rickey Lee Jones Portsmouth Ohio resident Rickey Jones, age 68, longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away on January 4, 2022. Rickey worked as a brakeman conductor for N&W Railroad for 42 years. Rickey was an avid gun enthusiast, having been a lifetime member of the N.R.A. as well as a member of the Ohio Buckeye Firearm Association, and the Portsmouth...

Betty Darlene Wellman

Jan 3, 2022

West Portsmouth resident

WELLMAN

A private burial was held for Mrs. Betty Darlene (Stamper) Wellman, 93 years old, of West Portsmouth, at Scioto Burial Park. Mrs. Wellman departed from her family and friends to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 3rd, 2022.

She was born October 10th, 1928, in Fullerton, Greenup County,...

Constance L Hanna

Dec 30, 2021

Constance L. Hanna, 80 years of age, Portsmouth resident, promoted to glory on December 30, 2021.

Constance was preceded in death by her husband Jack Hanna, January 9, 2003, parents, John and Mabel Moore and a sister, Mary Ruth Charles, both of Portsmouth.

Constance is survived by sisters: Kay Dillow of Wheelersburg, and Garnet Snyder of Chillicothe, and several nieces and nephews.

She...

Theodore "Ted" A Sutton

Dec 27, 2021

SUTTON

Portsmouth Resident

Theodore "Ted" Sutton, 63 years old, lifetime Portsmouth resident, died on Monday, December 27th, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 29, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Grace Avanell Erwin and Theodore Sutton.

Ted graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1977. He was a Veteran of eleven years in the United States...

Doris Estelle Gohmann

Dec 22, 2021

Doris Estelle (Nee Herbold) Gohmann, died quietly on December 22, 2021. She was 96 years old. She was born on November 29, 1925 in Louisville, Kentucky to Edward and Amber Herbold. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 67 years, Dr. Joseph Gohmann, whom she met while attending the University of Louisville. Doris was a dedicated wife,...

James Hisen Ratcliff

Dec 22, 2021

James Hisen Ratcliff, age 63, passed away December 22, 2021, at home peacefully.

He is survived by his wife Cathy (Nee Mullens) Ratcliff, two daughters, Jennifer (James) Bowen, and Tiffany Ratcliff, his grand children: Skiyler, Hunter, Tanner, Tayler, Hecter, Ryan, Ginger , Iker and Eddie. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elsie (Nee Gardner) Ratcliff.

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James R Schneider

Dec 21, 2021

James Roger Schneider, 87 years old, Scioto County resident, passed away peacefully and went home to be with our Lord, on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He retired after 39 years of service from the Piketon A-Plant as a Electronic Maintenance Planner. Jim was a part of the fellowship of Christ Community Church since the...